Jones Mervin

Over 8 years of experience in the Automotive (ASPICE, V&V), Embedded Testing, and C programming domains (Manual testing, Selenium, Requirement Analysis). Direct experience with clients like Cariad (Volkswagen), Gentherm, and SWS-Sumitomo in automotive industry. QA Assurance and Media and Entertainment Domain experience with clients like HCL & L&T. Strong background in Automotive Spice (ASPICE) at SWE.4 (Unit testing) and SWE.5 (Integration Testing) levels.

Experience in White box and Black Box testing, Functional and Non Functional requirement analysis, Unit and Integration Testing, SIL Testing, SWE Validation, and Module-level testing.

Experience with microcontrollers like MSP430 and NXP. Used JTAG for loader communication.

Experience across Automotive V&V, Embedded Systems (for EV charging and inverters), Set-Top Box (STB) development, and Security Patch/Medical Device Support.

Experience working on Agile-based projects with on-time ticket delivery and daily client reports. Undergoing ISTQB certification training and preparation.

Specialist - Tata Elxsi

(2025-07)

Senior Engineer - Tata Elxsi

(2022-05 - 2025-06)

Software / SIL Validation Engineer - Tata Elxsi (Client: Cariad - VW Group)

Software / SIL Validation Engineer - Cariad (VW Group)

Project 5: SIL Test Validation for Vehicle Platform

• Executed SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) test cases based on system and safety requirements using TPT and MATLAB.
• Analysed test reports to ensure compliance with Safety and Risk Management criteria.
• Updated and created test cases based on requirement changes, bug reports, and change requests from Git/JIRA.
• Achieved 100% decision coverage through comprehensive test design and execution.
• Collaborated with development teams to resolve defects and improve test quality.

Software / SIL Validation Engineer - Sumitomo (Client)

Project 4: SWE Validation for Vehicle (P33 / B13G)

• Implemented SWE.5 test specifications for AUTOSAR-based vehicle modules using Enterprise Architect.
• Developed automation scripts to support test execution and requirement traceability.
• Performed detailed analysis of sequence diagrams and dynamic behavior diagrams to understand AUTOSAR module flow.
• Validated system functionality against architecture and functional design documents.

Software / SIL Validation Engineer - BorgWarner (Client)

Project 3: SWE Validation for On-Board Charger (OBC)

• Implemented SWE.5 test specifications for AUTOSAR-based OBC modules using EA for requirement and design analysis.
• Analysed AUTOSAR process flows through sequence and dynamic diagrams to derive test scenarios.
• Managed and exported requirements into Polarion, ensuring complete traceability across test artefacts.
• Tracked requirement changes, validation progress, and defect lifecycle using JIRA and DOORS.
• Supported cross-functional discussions for requirement clarification and defect resolution.

Software / SIL Validation Engineer - Sumitomo (Client)

Project 2: SWS-Phase2-koume - Porting analysis - Duration: 3 months

• Worked as a porting analysis to port existing Infineon controller to RL78 controller all the internal modules of following units PORT, ADC, Data flash, etc.
• Worked on the integration specification creation for port and Module design book for Data flash and port and some other modules.

Software / SIL Validation Engineer - Gentherm (Client)

Project 1: L246_Gentherm_UT_Support - Duration: 1.2 years

• Worked on agile based project, on time tickets delivery
• Support activity like sdd creation, Review client design documents & unit testing support.
• Using GIT lap for making development commits and for analysis the Tracking purpose using JIRA Tool.
• Agile based method continues monitoring and reports shared to Client on daily basis.
• Working on basic C++ Automotive V&V module level testing

Senior Engineer - LTTS

(2021-08 - 2022-05)

Project: Etisalat Set-Top Box (STB) - Client: Technicolor

• Worked on STB platform development involving loader platform implementation, bootloader configuration, and loader build setup using Linux fundamentals.
• Utilized Secure Boot & JTAG mechanisms and managed server connections through MobaXterm for debugging and deployment activities.
• Supported loader streaming operations, build integration, and issue resolution during development cycles.
• Completed assigned tasks within project timelines and provided ongoing technical support for loader-related functionalities.

Member Technical Staff - HCL Technologies

(2019-06 - 2021-08)

Member Technical Staff - HCL Technologies (Client: Ricoh)

(2019-06 - 2021-08)

Project 1: Security Patch Development

• Analysed and fixed application-level and kernel-level vulnerabilities in printer software based on Linux open-source components, ensuring improved security and performance.
• Investigated vulnerability reports, reproduced issues using valid test cases, and implemented secure patches aligned with Secure Software Development practices.
• Performed root-cause analysis and validation of security fixes in the Linux environment.
• Ensured the delivery of safe, reliable, and secure firmware/software updates for Ricoh printer products.

Member Technical Staff - HCL Technologies

(2019-06 - 2021-08)

Project 2: Alaris Infusion Pump – Medical Device Support

• Monitored and supported real-time infusion system bug reports and medical risk complaints as part of product quality and safety management.
• Ensured complaint handling and issue resolution in compliance with medical device quality standards and risk management processes.
• Tracked, analysed, and documented issues across different escalation levels to enable quick resolution and improved product safety.
• Focused on enhancing customer satisfaction by supporting high-quality, reliable medical device performance.

Project Associate - TENET, CBEEV – IIT MADRAS

(2018-04 - 2019-06)

Project Associate - TENET, CBEEV – IIT MADRAS

(2018-04 - 2019-06)

Project 2: 2KW battery Charger

• Developing and analyzing 2KW charger for EV vehicles and improve the efficiency of the charger & Less power loss.
• Designing and implementing software of embedded devices and systems using Embedded C platform.
• Working on MSP430 controller with Code Composer Studio Software Application for developing code.
• Developing, coding, testing and debugging system software using of ADC, UART modules.
• Analyzing and enhancing efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources.
• Measuring and analyzing input & output voltage and current to make safety control.

Project Associate - TENET, CBEEV – IIT MADRAS

(2018-04 - 2019-06)

Project 1: Grid Tie Inverter

• Analysing DC-DC, AC-DC, GTI grid power systems and there in&Out characteristics.
• Measuring Input & output voltage and current to controlling via controller (pic) using embedded c for using Pic Development Kit & MPLAD compiler.
• Developing GTI module to transfer excess power to grid and load based on the relay control via software.
• Taking safety measurements to cut off relay using C basics.

B.E - ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING - SSM INSTITUTUE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (2017-06)